TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[Law2021vacschemer]

Does anyone know what remuneration system Freshfields uses? Is it lockstep?

 

[imdeded]

hi for the V&E cover letter, do i address it as

Dear Training Principal,
or do i somehow say Andrew Nealon too?

 

[Adrian_S]

hi for the V&E cover letter, do i address it as

Dear Training Principal,
or do i somehow say Andrew Nealon too?

“Dear Andrew Nealon” is fine

 

[TC fiend]

Does anyone know what remuneration system Freshfields uses? Is it lockstep?

Modified lockstep

 

[A92167!8]

Hey I'm sort of confused between the difference on the vac scheme and direct TC route for Farrer and Co. Their website mentions an AC for vac scheme and then 2 x video interviews and a case study for direct TC - does this mean there isn't an AC for the direct route?

Also do they recruit from the vac scheme?

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

Modified lockstep

Thanks so much!

 

[golden99]

Hey, I could do with a bit of advice. I have had two AC's before (both unsuccessful)). My feedback for the first one was that I was a little over rehearsed and probably a little rigid (I think a lot of this related to nerves). In the second AC the feedback was mostly very positive, they said I spoke very well, gave strong, well-structured answers, for the competency interview (they gave no negative feedback here). And in the case study said my presentation was strong, detailed and I delivered it well. They said the one weak point was commerciality, and that whilst I was technically sound, when asked about non-technical commercial stuff my answers lacked depth.


Now I have two more upcoming AC's and really can't afford to not get these (one of them is with Clifford Chance, so would be absolutely gutted if I missed out). Would anyone have any advice on how I could go that extra step this time, to make sure I was successful?

(please let me know if there is a more applicable forum for this sort of question)

 

[am98]

and wondering whether Priti Patel will deport my gay ass back to North America if I can’t secure a work visa

I understand the struggle.. fellow north american here 😂

 

[Adrian_S]

I understand the struggle.. fellow north american here 😂

Do you ever meet random North Americans on the streets of London and think “OMG we are practically related?”

 

[SCN]

Hey, I could do with a bit of advice. I have had two AC's before (both unsuccessful)). My feedback for the first one was that I was a little over rehearsed and probably a little rigid (I think a lot of this related to nerves). In the second AC the feedback was mostly very positive, they said I spoke very well, gave strong, well-structured answers, for the competency interview (they gave no negative feedback here). And in the case study said my presentation was strong, detailed and I delivered it well. They said the one weak point was commerciality, and that whilst I was technically sound, when asked about non-technical commercial stuff my answers lacked depth.


Now I have two more upcoming AC's and really can't afford to not get these (one of them is with Clifford Chance, so would be absolutely gutted if I missed out). Would anyone have any advice on how I could go that extra step this time, to make sure I was successful?

(please let me know if there is a more applicable forum for this sort of question)

Hmm, I'm guessing what they mean by non-technical commercial stuff is just commercial news/general awareness of what's going on in the world? Perhaps when describing topics think back to how this is relevant to the firm and its clients, give your opinion on it, discuss opportunities/challenges that it may bring. In addition, when discussing the topics, are you demonstrating interest/sound enthusiastic or is your tone starting to flat-line a little. Things like that

 

[M&Amakesmyday]

Has anyone managed to get the Weil spring VS?

 

[average_jo123]

Hi @Jessica Booker , I received an invite to Latham's VI today (Friday), but I have not been sent the Launchpad email yet - I'm anticipating the Launchpad invite to arrive perhaps tomorrow or Monday? I will have 5 days from the arrival of the Launchpad email to complete the VI.

I'm in my second year of my LLB now and I have exams from Monday through to Friday next week, and I don't think I can write my exams and prep for the VI at the same time. Will it reflect badly on me if I emailed grad rec to ask for an extension to complete my Launchpad VI? Does grad rec generally expect candidates to follow through without any delays? I am aware that firms are willing to make reasonable adjustments for mitigating circumstances, but I'm pretty sure a VI deadline clash with uni exams doesn't count as a mitigating circumstance I'm really worried that I will come across as incompetent for telling them that I can't manage my exams and complete the VI at the same time.

If I do email them, I am prepared for them to say no and that I'm expected to stick to the deadline out of fairness to other candidates. If they say no, I'll of course find a way to juggle both, but I think it will severely impact my performance on both the VI and my exams, so would really appreciate it if it can be pushed back the week after. Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[corplaw0702]

Hi @Jessica Booker , I received an invite to Latham's VI today (Friday), but I have not been sent the Launchpad email yet - I'm anticipating the Launchpad invite to arrive perhaps tomorrow or Monday? I will have 5 days from the arrival of the Launchpad email to complete the VI.

I'm in my second year of my LLB now and I have exams from Monday through to Friday next week, and I don't think I can write my exams and prep for the VI at the same time. Will it reflect badly on me if I emailed grad rec to ask for an extension to complete my Launchpad VI? Does grad rec generally expect candidates to follow through without any delays? I am aware that firms are willing to make reasonable adjustments for mitigating circumstances, but I'm pretty sure a VI deadline clash with uni exams doesn't count as a mitigating circumstance I'm really worried that I will come across as incompetent for telling them that I can't manage my exams and complete the VI at the same time.

If I do email them, I am prepared for them to say no and that I'm expected to stick to the deadline out of fairness to other candidates. If they say no, I'll of course find a way to juggle both, but I think it will severely impact my performance on both the VI and my exams, so would really appreciate it if it can be pushed back the week after. Any advice would be appreciated!

I'm not Jessica but I've done this before and got progressed!

 

[unserious candidate]

Just did Willkie's video interview. safe to say I will not be progressing ))))

 

[PM2021]

Does anyone know if Winston & Strawn is rolling or reviews in a pool? I submitted my application today only (today was the deadline), and was wondering.

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Does anyone know where I can practice a case study that presents information about a company and I would have to analyse the company's situation and advise the company on how to advance (i.e. boost profitability). Most, if not all, case studies out there are M&A.

@George Maxwell; @AvniD; @James Carrabino.

 

[ola.02]

Hi just wondering if anyone has heard anything from HSF about the vacation scheme?

 

[YUKI1201]

Hi just wondering if anyone has heard anything from HSF about the vacation scheme?

Haven't heard back from summer, but a friend of mine got their spring VS offer

 

[ttigi34]

Does anyone know if Kennedy’s SQE is sending out SSTs in rounds or if you didn’t get an invite yesterday you likely won’t get one?

 

[ttigi34]

Kennedys invited me to an SST for their SQE programme! 😊

Congrats! For which programme ?